The Most Beautiful Route

Flexible Rules!

Lots of options! Choose non-stop or stage! Bring a crew or ride self-supported. Ride solo or on a relay team with unrestricted racer exchanges. Ride through the night or see the course in daylight after sleep stops!

Challenging and Inspiring

Beautiful scenery may distract your mind from the 500+ miles and 30,000+ feet of climbing. Completing the Hoodoo is a HUGE ACCOMPLISHMENT!

The Best Group of Cyclists

Year after year, cyclists keep coming back for more. And they make new friends for life.

Welcome to the Hoodoo 500 ultra-marathon cycling event presented by Planet Ultra! The most epic and challenging event of its kind, the Hoodoo 500 route passes through or around three National Parks, three National Monuments and several Utah State Parks. The scenery varies from majestic cliffs and striking red rock hoodoos to aspen and pine forests and high mountain meadows. All the best of Utah’s Color Country!

Geologically speaking, hoodoos are tall, skinny spires of rock that protrude from the bottom of arid basins and sedimentary rock. Mystically speaking, hoodoo means a magical spell; which is what the Hoodoo 500 experience will cast upon you. Come test yourself, and bring your lucky mojo…